Piston
Elite Member
First thing I think you should do in order to make your decision easier, is forget about the dealer. People put SO much weight into the dealer. You don't need them nearly as much as TBN makes it sound.
Regarding your muses for the tractor being mainly dirt work, I personally feel that you should reconsider what Mike posted above, regarding the Kubota dedicated TLB's.
My tractor has the same loader as the Kubota your considering, and I do anything BUT farm type work, including a lot of rough woods and dirt work. The loaders on these tractors, although capable, are simply not designed for this type of work. If you have a choice, strongly consider something like the Kubota L47.
However, I'm sure you'd be delighted to have either of the ones you've researched, and based on what you posted, the JD seems right for you!
Just do yourself a favor and learn about the differences in dedicated tractor/loader/backhoes. They are twice as capable as any similar farm tractor outside the hay fields.
Regarding your muses for the tractor being mainly dirt work, I personally feel that you should reconsider what Mike posted above, regarding the Kubota dedicated TLB's.
My tractor has the same loader as the Kubota your considering, and I do anything BUT farm type work, including a lot of rough woods and dirt work. The loaders on these tractors, although capable, are simply not designed for this type of work. If you have a choice, strongly consider something like the Kubota L47.
However, I'm sure you'd be delighted to have either of the ones you've researched, and based on what you posted, the JD seems right for you!
Just do yourself a favor and learn about the differences in dedicated tractor/loader/backhoes. They are twice as capable as any similar farm tractor outside the hay fields.